J. M. Clark
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 2013
9781107626072
The Abbey of St. Gall as a Centre of Literature and Art
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Paperback, 340 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
e druk, 2013
ISBN13: 9781107626072
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Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
Originally published in 1926, this book analyses the role of the Abbey of St Gall in the development of German arts in the Middle Ages. Clark examines the various influences on the abbey from other European traditions and the importance of its manuscript collection for medieval learning. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in medieval Europe and the role of the Church in the transmission of learning.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781107626072
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:340
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Inhoudsopgave
1. Historical introduction; 2. The Irish influence; 3. The Anglo-Saxon influence; 4. The plan of the Abbey; 5. The school of St Gall; 6. Art; 7. Music; 8. The drama; 9. Literature, excluding the drama; 10. St Gall in romance; 11. The Abbey library and its manuscripts; 12. General estimate; Appendix A. The nationality of Tuotilo; Appendix B. A list of the insular manuscripts in the St Gall Abbey library; Appendix C. St Gall manuscripts in other libraries; Bibliography; Index.